Frequently Asked Questions - Hacking


Questions regarding Hacking and Trekking

Which days of the Week do you offer hacking?
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed (by Appointment only)
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: Mornings (PM reserved for loaners)
  • Sunday: Mornings (PM reserved for loaners)
we are a group of 4. 2 are experienced riders, what would be the best solution so that all 4 can be together for a 1 hr ride, and how much would this cost for 4 people. thank you.

It's difficult to safely accommodate riders of mixed abilities. Our policy is to only allow riders out hacking once they are competent at Walk, Trot and Canter. We enforce this by requiring every new rider to undertake an Assessment Lesson.

It's an introduction for you to the Riding School, horses and that Instructor, before you ride, you'll state your current riding abilities, and we'll grade you after to see if you match up. If we feel your safe, we'll allow you out on further hacks, otherwise we'll suggest you take further Private Lessons or join a Group to brush up your skills.

We hope to offer Trekking in the future, this involves Western Saddles with a large pommel, this would allow riders of mixed abilities to participate in hacking without undergoing an Assessment Lesson first. Unfortunately I can't provide you with a date for this, although we should be offering this by Summer 2009.

The cost for One-Off Standard hacking is listed here:

http://www.chestnutsridingschool.co.uk/downloads/pricelist.pdf

 

Do you sell Gift Vouchers?

Yes!

Yes, we sell vouchers for any service (rides, hacks). They are laser printed on expensive parchment paper, and come in a matching envelope. They are excellent Gifts for all occasions. These will be available for purchase online "AGAIN" before the Christmas Rush.

Do you offer Riding Holidays?

Currently we don't have the facilities to allow customers to stay on the premises for a holiday, however this could change over the next few years.

However, Brighton is an amazing town, full of Hotels, B&B's, we could potentially offer you a package deal on riding for a week if we had space. Although I would advise enquiring via e-mail or phone first (01273 503842).

What clothing should I wear?

Safety is our primary concern when working with horses, we understand they can be totally unprectictable, and always try to minimise the risk. The single most important item of P.P.E (Personal Protective Equipment) is your Riding Hat, horses can travel at speeds in excess of 30mph, and falling off and landing on your head at that speed can be fatal, at least with a riding hat you have a chance.